Martial Glacier and Ruta Costera Morgan H. ’26 Helloooooo everyone!!! We all made it in one piece with minimal errors and no passports lost. Today we started our morning at Laguna Negra for breakfast. We[…]
From Buenos Aires to Home: The Final Chapter of Our Patagonia Journey
We started the morning with an early breakfast and a short walk through the Retiro neighborhood to the Ateneo bookstore, once a grand theater. The balconies and stage remain, but the space has been repurposed,[…]
Patagonia to Buenos Aires: The Journey Continues
We left Calafate by plane this morning, trading glaciers and guanacos for the scale and energy of Buenos Aires. By now, the rhythm of travel feels natural. Airports have become pauses rather than hurdles. Students[…]
The Miles Behind Us: Leaving El Chaltén
This morning began with the kind of soreness that only comes after a real day in the mountains. Legs were stiff, a few blisters made themselves known, and backpacks went on a little more slowly[…]
Sixteen Miles for a View: The Trail to Mount Fitz Roy
In the inky predawn stillness, 17 students, three teachers, and two guides slipped quietly out of El Chaltén and toward the mountains. The night before, there had been questions—some uncertainty, even a few tears. But[…]
Students Arrive in El Chaltén Ahead of Patagonia’s Biggest Hike
Today began with a walk across El Calafate as we made our way through town toward the bus station, packs on and legs warming up for the miles ahead. It was a simple but fitting[…]
The Sound of Ice: Experiencing Perito Moreno Glacier
You can talk about glaciers, read about them, see the photos, watch the documentaries, but none of that truly prepares you for meeting one in person. Today, we did just that. After an early breakfast[…]
Patagonia Pause: Birds, Reflection, and the Beauty of the Journey
Today was a travel day as we made our way north to El Calafate, in the heart of Patagonia’s mountain region. It may not sound as glamorous as trekking across glaciers or encountering sea lions[…]
A Wild Day in Patagonia: Penguins, Sea Lions, and a Beached Whale Sighting
After another excellent local breakfast, students boarded a small boat bound for the penguins’ late-summer habitat. As we approached the island, a rare sight came into view: a group of sea lions stretched out along[…]
Hiking Patagonia: Our First Full Day in Ushuaia
After two long days of travel, the Patagonia group finally had a chance to ease into the morning with a small luxury—a chance to sleep in. We woke to swirling clouds over Ushuaia and a[…]
